How to Say “I Love You Too” in Kalenjin

By Rose Rebecca • Updated October 3, 2026

achamin akinye

achamin akinye is how you say "I love you too" in Kalenjin.

This phrase is used as a response to express that you feel the same love for someone who has just expressed their love for you.

Did you know?

Kalenjin is a Nilotic language, meaning achamin akinye shares distant linguistic roots with languages spoken in Ethiopia and South Sudan.
In many Kalenjin communities, expressing 'I love you' is traditionally done through actions or specific idioms rather than the direct phrase achamin akinye, which is more common in modern or urban settings.
In Kalenjin, the 'too' in 'I love you too' is often completely invisible, as the speaker relies entirely on the social context to convey the reciprocal meaning.

Example conversation

A couple is saying goodbye before work.

Chepkirui

Achamin.
I love you.
Kiprono

Achamin akinye.
I love you too.
Chepkirui

Kogit koret.
Have a good day.
Kiprono

Kongoi, Chepkirui.
Thank you, Chepkirui.

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About The Author

Rose Rebecca

Hello! I'm Rose - a wordsmith, world traveler, and lover of languages. My writing orbits around linguistics, culture, and the beauty of nuances found across various dialects worldwide. From explaining how to pronounce complex names to teaching you to express love in Cockney slang, I adore exploring and sharing the enriching world of languages. When not writing, you'll find me baking pastries inspired from different cultures or decoding secret languages for fun. One language that keeps pulling me in is Kalenjin, so you will also find my guides to saying things in Kalenjin here. Stick with me and together we'll navigate the fascinating maze of language and communication!

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